The EU has been a frequent target of Trump's criticism. On 2 April, he proposed a 20% tariff for goods from the bloc, as well as dozens of other trade partners. He then threatened to raise the EU import taxes to 50% as trade talks stalled.

BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he’s levying tariffs of 30% against the European Union and Mexico. Trump announced the tariffs on two of the United States’ biggest trade partners in letters posted to his social media account.

President Donald Trump on Saturday announced 30 percent tariffs on all European goods entering the U.S., prompting pushback from European allies.

The tariffs are likely to inflame tensions with one of the largest U.S. trading partners.

President Donald Trump is hitting some of America’s biggest trading partners with new tariff threats with some as high as 50%.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 30 percent tariff on goods from Mexico and the Euopean Union, citing trade deficits and national security.

The president’s supporters portray him as a top dealmaker. But, at least for now, far more trading partners have gotten stiff tariffs than trade deals.

The future of industrial towns like Scunthorpe and Port Talbot may rest on the wider fate of the UK's steel industry.